Recipe: Wasabi Potatoes with Salmon

The wasabi adds a kick to instant potatoes, while the salmon is a perfect protein source.

'Wasabi Potatoes with Salmon (Justin Bailie)'

Published September 21, 2009 02:05PM

1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes

1 1/2 cups water

1 6-ounce salmon pouch

2 teaspoons wasabi powder (check the Asian section of your grocery store)

At Home

Pack potato flakes and wasabi powder in a zip-top bag

In Camp

Bring water to a simmer. Add the potato-wasabi mix and stir until smooth. Remove from heat, add salmon, and serve. Tip: Skip the salt–it brings out the wasabi’s bitterness and dampens its spice.

Prep Time

6 min

Cook Time

1 min

Price

$2.60 per serving

Weight

4.5 ounces per serving

Serves 2

Calories 259

Fat 3 g

Carbs 38 g

Protein 19 g

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